Discover Revolution at Fritz Hansen Place in Singapore

During my visit to Revolution, I was seated at a high table, illuminated by Kaiser Idell pendant lamps from the Danish furniture brand. The ambient light intensified the colours of my cured ocean trout, chicken rendang homemade ravioli and crispy kale salad embellished with fresh heirloom tomatoes.

A couple sauntered in gingerly, taking in the picturesque scene. “They were just shopping for furniture next door,” whispered Reicherl. Below a burgundy ceiling inspired by wine, iconic Grand Prix chairs designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen gather around Piet Boon-designed Superellipse tables tiptoeing on cement floors with their spindly metal legs.

TIMELY COLLABORATION

In many ways, the symbiosis of the restaurant and furniture showroom is complementary. This ambiguity brings intrigue. “You don’t usually go and eat in a furniture store, and you don’t buy furniture in a restaurant, so this creates an experience for the client,” said Reicherl.

Furniture showrooms are also generally quiet spaces. “But if you add life, it becomes more interesting,” Reicherl observed. This ‘life’ comes very much from Gho and Lim, whom Reicherl described as having the human touch in their hospitality. “After two or three times at RVLT, you would become their friends,” said Reicherl. He had gone to the bar for its natural wines but stayed for the camaraderie.